Supreme Sword Exalt

Zuo Yang brandished his sharp knife, pointing it directly at Meng Da. “Since you used your cultivation to bully my junior brother, don’t blame me for using mine to do the same..”

With his blade drawn, no trace of Zuo Yang’s usual honest and simple appearance remained. His eyes swept over Meng Da repeatedly, with a trace of bloodthirst.

Meng Da’s scalp tingled as his heart lurched violently. Oh no, he’s strong! Zuo Yang is too strong!

In truth, whether it was the Meng family or the other families, they all knew of Zuo Yang’s existence. Yet they overlooked the chef who had never made a move and was solely focused on cooking. Who could have imagined that Zuo Yang would be so formidable?!

Meng Da was sweating profusely, already showing signs of backing down. “Z-Zuo Yang, how about we each take a step back from today’s matter?”

Zuo Yang shook his head. “No. What would’ve happened if I hadn’t come? Would you have agreed if my junior brother suggested the same? Besides—”

As his voice fell, he disappeared before everyone’s eyes. When he reappeared, he was already right in front of Meng Da. The bloodthirst in his eyes grew heavier. “Since we’re setting a precedent, how can we not see a bit of blood?”

With a wave of his large hand, that sharp knife landed on Meng Da’s vital point. Clearly, Zuo Yang was killing a person, but everyone seemed to have an illusion that he was killing a demonic beast. He was indeed treating Meng Da like one.

Meng Da suddenly roared in fury, “Y-you’re going too far!”

His aura completely erupted. The surrounding onlookers were directly sent flying far away. Those with lower cultivation even spat blood, sustaining serious injuries.

Zuo Yang shook his head. “The ones bullying others have always been you!”

He slashed down. In his hand, what was originally just an ordinary bone-cleaving knife now seemed like an incredible divine weapon. Flowing with the momentum of clouds and water, it faintly carried an inexplicable divine charm.

Even Gu Han became enthralled watching. Although their paths differed, there was something he could learn from it.

“Senior Brother’s saber technique has reached the pinnacle of perfection!” he murmured to himself.

In the blink of an eye, a soft sound was heard, and the overwhelmingly powerful aura instantly vanished without a trace.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

Only the sound of liquid dripping remained.

When everyone’s gaze fell back on the area, they were completely dumbstruck. Meng Da stood there dumbly. From his left shoulder, a hideous wound extended all the way to his right waist. Zuo Yang had nearly sliced him in two with just a single slash. Blood gushed out like a fountain, yet Meng Da seemed unaware.

With eyes full of incomprehension, he asked with difficulty, “W-what saber technique is this?”

Zuo Yang glanced at him, slowly sheathing his sharp knife. “I don’t know. A saber technique for slaughtering beasts, what name could it possibly have?”

Meng Da staggered and fell backward.

Meng You and Meng Qian, full of terror, hurriedly supported him. “Uncle!”

Meng Da wasn’t dead, but even if he could be saved, he was completely crippled.

Zuo Yang glanced at Meng Da, somewhat dissatisfied. “As expected, I really don’t know how to fight. That slash was a bit off!”

Everyone exchanged glances. He nearly sliced a person in half with one slash, and he calls that not knowing how to fight? This chef is a bit too cocky!

Still, thinking of Zuo Yang’s strength, they understood he had the right to be cocky. You probably couldn’t find another chef this formidable in the world!

Upon seeing Gu Han still frowning in deep thought, Zuo Yang smiled. “Junior Brother, did you gain anything?”

Gu Han sighed. “Senior Brother, that slash of yours just now was perfect. How exactly did you achieve that?”

Zuo Yang shook his head. “Perfect? I don’t think so! It was quite ordinary, actually. It’s just that I’ve swung the knife too many times, and practice makes perfect! Dealing with ordinary people is enough, but if your cultivation were the same as mine, the one losing would be me.”

Gu Han became even more curious. “Senior Brother, what exactly is your cultivation level?”

Zuo Yang waved his hand dismissively. “It’s not high. It’s just the third stage of the Earthly Tribulation realm.”

Everyone sucked in a cold breath upon hearing this. That isn’t called high? Should we just go die then?!

For a moment, they had the same thought Gu Han once had. Even a chef is this powerful?

Of course, they didn’t know the inside story. In fact, the one with the highest cultivation level in Fengwu Court right now was this very chef.

Gu Han had a strange expression. “Senior Brother, why have I never seen you fly through the air?”

He was a bit curious. This was also the main reason he had misjudged Zuo Yang’s cultivation.

Zuo Yang was silent for a moment before saying, “I like walking.”

“Huh...?”

“It’s purely personal preference, like cooking. I always feel that flying through the air is a bit unsteady.”

Gu Han was speechless. This answer is indeed very him!

Zuo Yang waved his hand. Then, he pointed at Yang Fei, who had been unconscious in Gu Han’s hand for a while now. “Enough. Let’s not talk about this. Hand that guy over to me.”

Gu Han was somewhat curious. “What do you need him for?”

Zuo Yang said matter-of-factly, “To reason with them! Although my mind isn’t on these petty schemes, I know the nature of those people all too well. Some old fellows have absolutely no shame. What they’re best at is bullying the young with their seniority. I have to have a good talk with them. Junior Brother, since you’ve become part of Fengwu Court, it’s my responsibility to protect you properly.”

Gu Han suddenly fell silent. He increasingly felt that Zuo Yang’s attitude toward him had changed. Although Zuo Yang had been attentive to him before, it was only superficial, with more intention to coax. Now, he could sense that Zuo Yang’s words came straight from the heart.

As if guessing what he was thinking, Zuo Yang patted his shoulder. “Junior Brother, Ah Sha told me about your matters. To have come this far is truly not easy. If you’re willing, Fengwu Court can be your home from now on.”

Hearing this word, Gu Han’s heart ached. Home?

The next moment, he bowed, solemnly paying his respects to Zuo Yang. “I greet you as my senior brother!”

Zuo Yang laughed, then returned the gesture. “Junior Brother, you’re too polite!”

He understood that at this moment, Gu Han was willingly staying in Fengwu Court.

Still, Gu Han couldn’t shake his concern. “Senior Brother, although your cultivation level is high, the Yang family can stand alongside the Murong family as one of the three great families. Their foundation must be extraordinary. You going there—”

Zuo Yang laughed heartily. “Don’t worry! When it comes to foundation, Fengwu Court has never feared anyone. Even if I offered my head to that old thing, he wouldn’t dare do anything to me. Junior Brother, don’t look at Fengwu Court the way it is now. Actually, it’s just Senior Sister and I being low-key. It doesn’t mean we’re lacking in strength.”

Gu Han was taken aback. Low-key? Shouldn’t the biggest reason be your obsession with cooking?